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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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